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College campuses are growing lonelier

Students are spending less time socializing in person, and universities are looking for ways to address rising isolation on campus.

Published Aug 25, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

For generations, college was viewed as a place where students built friendships, attended parties and formed social connections that often lasted a lifetime. But researchers, university leaders and students say campus life is becoming increasingly isolated, reflecting broader trends reshaping social behavior across the United States. Studies suggest many students are spending less time socializing in person than previous generations did, even while living among thousands of peers, The Atlantic reported.